Field Coordinator for Development

Azim Premji University invites applications for the role of Field Coordinator for our Development programme.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Planning of all field components of the programme:

• Helping in selecting suitable field organisations for the field practice components for the programme.
• Familiarising with the work of different organisations where students would be located for their field practice engagement.
• Coordinating and organising consultative workshops with relevant organizations to share program requirements, shared expectations and facilitation of processes.
• Finalising of field sites (organisations, networks, collectives) for each component where students would be located in. 

2. Coordinating logistics for all the five field components of the programme which entails coordinating with organisations, students, and faculty. It would involve the following:

• Coordinating and organising orientations for students (conducting financial orientation and facilitating the academic orientation to be done by faculty members).
• Connecting with relevant teams in the university for calendaring, booking of classrooms, and other logistics including Internal Research Board (IRB) approvals and communications.
• Ensuring periodic orientation of students, reiterating the learning objectives, expectations from organisations, field practice ethics, etc.
• Facilitating students’ learning in the field by visiting field sites and providing required support (or guide them to concerned team for the support).
• Connecting with faculty for timely sharing of timelines, relevant documents and information and receiving grades and feedback on students’ work.
• Coordinating with students for timely submission of all assignments of the field practice components.
• Handling all communications related to students and organisations.
• Record-keeping and coordinating the financial aspects, especially student financial aid.

Desirable:

• Develop a conceptual understanding of the thought processes behind the field practice components.
• Explore relevant organisations who could be potential partners and explore possible ways of collaboration.
• Relationship building and networking with our partners, both governmental and non-governmental.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, including Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, or Development Studies.
• Preferably 2 — 3 years of experience in organizations working in the development sector.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in coordinating with different stakeholders including government authorities, primary health care providers, NGOs, local community leaders and others.

 

Please email the following documents to openpositions@​apu.​edu.​in   with a subject line ​“Application for Field Coordinator for Development”:

• Covering letter indicating the subject area of your interest and professional statement of purpose
• Curriculum Vitae
• Completed Application Form

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